Gratitude and hugs to my favorite primary teacher! Sr. Bernard Mary was a loving, happy and creative teacher to many of us at St. Monica’s School in Rochester, NY!

One specific memory of Sr. Bernard Mary was the trickster! She loved to play tricks on us. One of her favorites was to write on the blackboard with her back to us while she was writing , she would imitate (through whistling) several bird songs.  we would be busy looking around the room for the bird ! Which was never to be found. Finally, after a couple months of this, we figured it out and laughed and giggled and just thoroughly enjoyed her trick! The other memory I have is when Barbara Dietz , and I, were mistakingly locked in our classroom over lunch break. I’ve been told that Sister Bernard Mary wrote about this in one of her books. It makes for a great story even today.
I was fortunate enough to receive several phone calls from her while she lived in Florida. She would hunt me down and we would have a lovely talk and good laughs. 

I thank God for her. I thank her for her.
Rest in peace and joy, my friend!
Lovingly,
Kathleen McCusker

My sympathy to the family and friends of Peg. She was a wonderful friend to my parents, Jack and Pat, when they were both living in Ormond in the Pines. I thank her for the friendship and kindness she showed them. I also enjoyed visiting with her and hearing the stories and the prayers she shared with me. She was truly one of God's angels on earth.
With sympathy,  Ann Flick

My deepest condolences to Peg’s loved ones. Peg was a beautiful woman inside and out. Her heart’s desire was to spread love and kindness. From one teacher to another, she was eager to chat about my students, and she always encouraged me to help each student feel extra special. We also shared a special love for The Sound of Music.  I very much appreciated Peg’s  heart-felt guidance and loving friendship throughout  the past five years. She will be sorely missed.

I am sorry for our great loss, but for Peg I rejoice, I  know that she is with her LORD and  SAVIOR, whom she loved and told  everyone She met  of the love of JESUS.  Will forever remember  her beautiful  smile.   Prayers for her family. Barry&Faye  Walsh

hot August at Mark's, Aunt Peppy, Nana, Mom, me, Aunt Joan, Uncle John, Ed and Bill Vance cousins

Peg was a special and very unique person. I would never never forget the twinkle in her eye and the huge smile that she had on her face each time she spoke of Jesus. And I am very positive that when she took that last breath that she had that big smile on her face. Peg will never be forgotten ❤️

Ms Peg I will miss our Sunday morning visits.  I am thankful for You being a shining light in my Life.  You taught me so much about God and His Love but you become my Friend and I will Forever be Thankful. 
Thank You for being a great part of my Life.
I Love You. 
I Miss You. 

My Sincere Condolences to your family and friends 

Love Vickie (Sissy) xoxo

Hope Patsy Timothy Aunt Sister Bernard Mary Dawn Mark

Sister Bernard Mary Patsy Hope Tim Dawn Mark

Patricia Ann Gallagher Stapleton Shipton was Aunt Peggy’s younger sister and those are her beautiful children.

This is Marguerites grandparents. Grandpa & grandma Gallagher

This is Grandpadaddy. He started  his family after playing minor league baseball. Marguerite was his second daughter.

I’m Marguerites neice and when we were children she would visit us from the convent in her habit. We were getting ready for uncle Toms wedding snd her sisters and mother were all checking themselves out in the mirror making sure their hair was in place and Aunt Sister Bernard Mary went up to the mirror and lick her finger rubbed it across her eyebrows and said “ oh I hope my eyebrows look alright” That shows you her kind of humor.

Dawn and Hope First Holy Communion with Mom, Patricia Ann Gallagher Stapleton.

Dawn and Hope First Holy Communion with Nana, Martha Victoria Grant Gallagher.

Dawn and Hope First Holy Communion with "Sister Aunt Bernard Mary", 1959 or 1960.

Dawn and Hope First Holy Communion with "Sister Aunt Bernard Mary" and her sister friend

To Marguerite Gallagher Juras’s loving family & friends,  we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman.  I made a trip to Florida  many years ago with my dear friend Hope Stapleton Cuddahee and we stayed with Aunt Peggy & her husband, John.  Aunt Peggy and I became fast friends; I’ve many wonderful letters & cards from Peggy and we remained friends until she went to be with our dear Lord.  It makes me smile to think of Aunt Peggy in heaven directing traffic; She was such a treasure!  💚☘️🛐

OBITUARY

Marguerite Gallagher Juras

6 February, 1927 – 5 February, 2024

Volusia Memorial Funeral Home & Park

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